Question

'Damane' and 'Hulki' are popular traditional musical instruments from the state of ______.
1. Gujarat
2. Himachal Pradesh
3. Haryana
4. Rajasthan

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 2 : Himachal Pradesh

The correct answer is Himachal Pradesh.

• 'Damane' and 'Hulki' are popular traditional musical instruments from the state of Himachal Pradesh.
  • Deo Khel and Hulki Dance is a religious dance.
  • It is believed that the dancer known as the Gur enters a state of trance.
  • Once the Gur starts dancing, he leads a procession through the city.
  • The palanquin of the deity is followed by the locals.

• Me n’s folk dances
  • Bandhu or ghost dance:
    • This is a typical men’s dance style because of the coarse songs and behaviour of the dancers which is the main aspect of the dance.
    • Women are not allowed to see this dance. it is performed in January in the early hours of the morning like 4 am to 6 am.
    • Dancers get together in the temple carrying torches.
    • Before the temple, a campfire is lit which is called the ‘Jagra’.
    • The dance is to ward off evil spirits so that people can live peacefully.
  • Horn dance:
    • ​This is a winter dance, performed during the cold and dark nights of January.
    • There is a fascinating tale behind this dance.
      • It is said this dance was performed to get rid of an evil king.
    • When the king was entranced by the dance, one of the dancers cut his throat.
    • This dance involves six dancers.
    • One of the dancers is dressed as a woman and two others are dresse d as deer, covering themselves with a shawl along with horns.
    • The dance is performed in a temple.